Japanese Interpreter: Onsite & Remote Community Support

Mindlink Resources, LLC; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Mindlink Resources, LLC is seeking a dedicated Japanese Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area. The role includes onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Responsibilities include interpreting at IEP meetings and school events, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with educators to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Japanese interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Japanese-speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Japanese fluency

Video platforms

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

60-hour interpreter training

Certifications (CCHI/NBCMI/RID/NAJIT/Oregon)

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

LinguistLink

Job description

Mindlink Resources, LLC is seeking a dedicated Japanese Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area. The role includes onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Responsibilities include interpreting at IEP meetings and school events, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with educators to ensure